Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

pursuit of beautiful women.

them within days, usually with a hefty breakup fee. He was

Fred's sights, the

seat next to Maeve with a charming

eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny

Marve,

from the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve already eaten, not

chuckled. "Well, I'm a bit hungry. How about joining me? I'll make

This guy is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She could tell he was hitting on her

What do you say?" He was cunvinced no one could turn

million dollars, I

fed up, slammed her glass on the bar. "Even

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Chapter 21

in laughter. Fred's face immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you just say? Don't push your luck, lady!"

and saw Ray, his face going several shades paler. Everyone knew that

you? Fred straightened up, his tone instantly

rested his chin on his hand, his gaze cool. Just a heads-up.

wasn't Ray that unsettled him-it was the message. Everyone knew that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were clearly a message

now. And weren't you just

His tone was cool and detached.

stepping in for her?" Byron swirled

chuckled, not buying it

had hit

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